Welcome to EPsy 8251: Methods in Data Analysis for Educational Research I. This is the first course of a two-semester statistical methods sequence for doctoral students in education.
Andrew Zieffler (zief0002@umn.edu)
Office: Education Sciences Building 178
Office Hours: Tuesday 9:30 AM–10:30 AM; and by appointment
Mireya Smith (mart1799@umn.edu)
Office: Education Sciences Building 192
Office Hours: Thursdays 1:00 PM–3:00 PM; and by appointment
The statistical content for EPsy 8251 includes rigorous coverage of estimation and hypothesis testing with a particular focus on ANOVA and multiple linear regression.
The primary course textbook is available via the University of Minnesota library.
The secondary course textbook (available via Amazon) is
Below is the tenative schedule for the class. The dates are subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Readings should be completed prior to class.
Below are the due dates for the assignments, as well as links to the RMD and PDF files for each assignment. The due dates may change at the instructor’s discretion. Any revised due dates will be announced in class and posted to the website.